Lakewood Elementary School ranked around #1098 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #914 in 2016 and consistent placement in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 8% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 24%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 5%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable at approximately 429 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 93% and 83% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, employing 25 teachers to educate 429 students in this Union County AL public school.
Despite low proficiency rates, Lakewood Elementary maintained a graduation rate near 94% from 2019 to 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% during this time.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Education for Life
School Rankings
Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
62%
31%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #1098 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lakewood Elementary School often compared to?
Lakewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lakewood Elementary School?
397 students attend Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lakewood Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Elementary School?
Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakewood Elementary School part of?
Lakewood Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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4 10/10/2025
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